It’s hard to believe that rising model, actress, Bond girl and influencer Emmy Elliott never planned on having a career in front of the camera. After already appearing in big-budget productions including Showtime’s Billions and 2018’s Ocean’s 8 as well as two indie movies directed by James Franco (Highschool Lover and The Pretenders), the stunning star’s online following has soared and she currently boasts more than 977,000 followers on Instagram with thousands more across other social media platforms including Twitter. Her other acting credits include Female Fight Squad, Happy!, It’s Always Been You!, Gotham and Elementary.

Hailing from Brazil, Elliott caught the attention of photographers and model agency scouts from a young age thanks to her gorgeous yet unique look. Initially shy, she took the plunge and went for her first shoot, where she became hooked on modeling and didn’t look back. As her career took off, she also began acting whilst studying at Loyola University in Chicago, where she took part in student films as well as earning a degree in advertising and communications. Now based in New York, she is signed to Surface Models.

Although she never planned to be in the spotlight, Elliott is now in constant demand as a model and her huge social media following has led to collaborations with numerous beauty and fashion brands. With her acting career also on an unstoppable rise, the gorgeous star is getting used to being in the limelight.